JERSEY CITY -- Dozens of police officers lined the streets outside McLaughlin Funeral Home on Saturday afternoon to meet the body of a police officer who died last week.

Lt. Christopher Robateau was fatally struck on the New Jersey Turnpike after being involved in a motor vehicle crash. He was on his way to begin his 7 a.m. shift in the East District.

Robateau, a 23-year veteran of the department, was recalled as one of the best police officers in the city.

A sea of police officers stood at attention as Robateu's body was brought to the Journal Square funeral home. Mayor Steve Fulop, Police Chief Michael Kelly, and members of city council were also in attendance.